Free Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life Course in Islington. Classes run at Islington Adult Community Learning, with daytime sessions across a range of venues in the borough. This is an english for speakers of other languages course, running over 10 weeks part-time. Courses start in September, January, and April, so there are several points in the year to join. You'll develop your English reading, writing, speaking, and listening at Level 1. An initial assessment helps place you at the right level before you start. City and Guilds Level 1 Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life.
Who this course is for
Designed for those whose first language is not English. Classes are run in a variety of venues in Islington, starting in September, January and April, and offered at pre-entry to level 1.
What you will learn
You'll develop your spoken English for everyday and work situations.
You'll practise listening and understanding spoken English clearly.
You'll improve your reading skills across a range of texts.
You'll build your writing skills, including grammar, punctuation, and structure.
You'll learn to communicate more confidently in formal and informal settings.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based and run part-time during the day. You'll learn through group activities, discussion, reading, and writing tasks in the classroom. Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and includes tasks that test your speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. There is no formal written exam in the traditional sense; assessment is integrated into your learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Islington Adult Community Learning will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: English skills support frontline customer roles.
Care assistant: clear communication is essential in care settings.
Retail assistant: reading, writing, and spoken English used daily.
Receptionist: writing messages, emails, and speaking with visitors.
Classroom or school support assistant: working alongside teachers and pupils.
Warehouse or logistics operative: reading instructions and completing paperwork.
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life: the next step up, and the level at which your English is recognised as equivalent to GCSE English. Many employers ask for this level.
Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2: a related qualification that some employers and colleges specifically require.
Vocational courses in care, business, or hospitality: once your English is at Level 1 or 2, many funded vocational courses become accessible.
